Lashell
Of disputed origin, possibly a combination of French and English roots.
Name Census estimates that about 911 living Americans carry the first name Lashell. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lashell today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lashell births was 1971 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lashell. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
911
~ 1 in 376,240 Americans
Peak year
1971
42 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2012 SSA rank
#18,370
Tracked since 1951
Popularity
Lashell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lashell from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 306 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lashell by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lashell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lashells live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Lashell, while Virginia, Ohio, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lashell
The name Lashell has its origins rooted in the French language. It is a derivative of the Old French word "lachelle," which translates to "little tongue" or "small language." This term likely emerged sometime during the Middle Ages, between the 5th and 15th centuries, when the French language was evolving from its Vulgar Latin roots.
Despite its French linguistic roots, the name Lashell does not appear to have any significant historical references or recorded appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or notable historical records. Its usage as a given name seems to be a relatively modern phenomenon.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Lashell was Lashell Burtley, an American actress born in 1967. She is known for her roles in various television shows and films throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, including appearances in "The Parkers" and "Eve."
Another notable figure with the name Lashell was Lashell Griffin, an American basketball player born in 1980. She played professionally in the WNBA for several teams, including the Minnesota Lynx and the Phoenix Mercury, during the early 2000s.
In the realm of music, Lashell Renee, an American singer and songwriter born in 1979, gained recognition for her contributions to the R&B and neo-soul genres. She has released several albums and collaborated with various artists throughout her career.
Lashell Pearson, born in 1984, is an American track and field athlete who specialized in the long jump and triple jump events. She represented the United States in multiple international competitions, including the World Championships and the Olympic Games.
Lastly, Lashell Lane, born in 1992, is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. She was drafted in the second round of the 2015 WNBA Draft after a successful college career at Ohio State University.
While the name Lashell may have French linguistic origins, its usage as a given name appears to be relatively modern, with recorded examples primarily emerging in the latter half of the 20th century and continuing into the present day.
People
Lashell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lashell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lashell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lashell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 911 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lashell going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 376,240 US residents.
Is Lashell a common name?
We classify Lashell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 999 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lashell most popular?
The single biggest year for Lashell was 1971, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lashell is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lashell a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lashell in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.